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Radiology: Career and Education Opportunities in Michigan

Radiology:
Radiologists are doctors who use their expertise in imaging and technology to provide crucial diagnostic information for patients. Highly trained technicians, their skill is in finding and identifying problems that can not be seen through simple examinations.

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Michigan has a population of 9,969,727, which has grown by 0.31% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Great Lakes State," its capital is Lansing, though its most populous city is Detroit. In 2008, there were a total of 5,397,807 jobs in Michigan. The average annual income was $34,953 in 2008, up from $34,185 in 2007. The unemployment rate in Michigan was 13.6% in 2009, which has grown by 5.3% since the previous year. About 21.8% of Michigan residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Michigan include transportation equipment manufacturing, motor vehicle manufacturing, and motor vehicle parts manufacturing. Notable tourist destinations include the Bullock Edwards & Associates, the Detroit Historical Society, and the Charles H Wright Museum of African American Histry.

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Nuclear Medical Technologists prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies utilizing a variety of radioisotope equipment. Nuclear Medical Technologists need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues. They also need to speak clearly and communicate with others.

Radiation Therapists provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Radiation Therapists need to read and understand what has been read. They also need to note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations.

Radiological Technicians maintain and use equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body on x-ray film or fluoroscopic screen for diagnostic purposes. Radiological Technicians need to listen well to others and take in their information and issues. They also need to read and understand what has been read.

Radiology Technologists take x-rays and Computerized Axial Tomography (CAT or CT) scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Radiology Technologists need to speak clearly and communicate with others. They also need to note the reactions and responses of others in both work and social situations.